50 delicious Mexican recipes

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Whether it's crunchy nachos at Del Taco or a plate of enchiladas at your favorite local cantina, nothing hits the spot quite like Mexican food. It's one of the fastest-growing cuisines in the world—according to Fortune Business Insights, the global Mexican food market is expected to grow from $23.2 billion in 2026 to reach nearly $40 billion in 2034. Perhaps unsurprisingly, North America accounts for a major share of the worldwide market, making up roughly 38%.

That market might grow even faster than predicted if current U.S. food trends are any indicator. Arden Shore, editor-in-chief of restaurant review website The Infatuation, told ABC News in December 2025 that "Mexican food is having a 'sceney' moment nationally," leading a variety of eateries to draw inspiration from the nation's traditional culinary techniques in 2026. Considering Mexico's huge variety of cooking styles and dishes, there's no telling what kinds of Mexican eats we'll see on restaurant menus next.

Of course, you can sample many of these dishes right at home. From chile relleno to churros, Stacker compiled a list of Mexican recipes from Allrecipes. Keep reading to discover one you'd like to try for yourself.

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Spicy Chicken and Hominy Mexican Soup

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

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Carnitas - Pressure Cooker

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 6 -pound pork butt
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 cups
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Drowned Beef Sandwich with Chipotle Sauce (Torta Ahogada)

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Chicken Flautas

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Mexican Sopes

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita

- Prep: 5 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Impossible Cake

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 1 min
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 2 hrs 26 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Baked Tortilla Chips

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Chicken Chimichangas with Sour Cream Sauce

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Guacamole

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Chicken Tortilla Soup I

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

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Mexican Rice II

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Mexican Casserole

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Mini Breakfast Burritos

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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3 Cheese Enchiladas

- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Taco Bake Casserole

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 32 mins
- Total: 52 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Quick and Easy Refried Beans

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Ten Minute Enchilada Sauce

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Chicken Quesadillas

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Mexican White Cheese Dip/Sauce

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Marinated Flank Steak

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 6 hrs
- Total: 6 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Authentic Mole Sauce

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 1 quart mole sauce
- Number of ingredients: 22
- Read more about the recipe here

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Ground Turkey Taco Meat

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 16 mins
- Total: 26 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

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Real Homemade Tamales

- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 35 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 tamales
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Caldo de Pollo

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 50 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 day
- Total: 1 day
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups marinade
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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Chicken Enchiladas I

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 taquitos
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Bacon-Ranch Chicken Enchiladas

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Enchiladas Verdes

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 9 enchiladas
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here